How do you guys cut screen holes?

[lyberty5]

how do you guys do it? i have a dremel and more, i'm quite comfortable with it, but i certainly don't want to mess up my screen hole, i mean its impossible to fix it if its done wrong...

Are there a few tips, advices, techniques i should know about?

 

[samjc3]

Theres several ways. I usually use my cutlass. However, a dremel with a cutting wheel, or even a razor blade are both viable alternatives.
And if you do *Can'tSayThisOnTV* up, its not impossible to fix. Bondo, ABS cement, glazing putty, epoxy, and even hotglue (see: SS, circa 2006) are all usable for fixing cracks and such.

 

[lyberty5]

Even if i cut too much? Will it still be fixable? Anyway, i'll try with ma dremel thanks

 

[XCVG]

I used my Dremel. Didn't get a very accurate hole and had to file a bunch. Didn't bother and it looked like crap. Not the Dremel's fault, I just suck. Leave the line, but don't leave too much or you'll spend a lot of time with a file.

 

[samjc3]

I used my Dremel. Didn't get a very accurate hole and had to file a bunch. Didn't bother and it looked like crap. Not the Dremel's fault, I just suck. Leave the line, but don't leave too much or you'll spend a lot of time with a file.

Ever hear of a sanding drum? takes the edges down quick. Then you only file to get it straight.

 

[XCVG]

I tried the sanding drum, but I don't remember how well it worked. I think it ended up making the edges bumpier.

 

[βeta]

Finesse, my friend. That's how I do it. Dremel sanding drum, do the corners with a fine cone bit.

 

[Tchay]

okay finesser. How do you drill perfect vents or sound holes???? AND I MEAN TINY *Can'tSayThisOnTV*ING HOLES.

I'd like to know.

 

[lyberty5]

project board + the drill aythe size you want, there is a tip that allows many smaller sizes on the dremel, only know what its called in french

that should help you, it will route you in some way

 

[XCVG]

Perfboard and a drill bit.

 

[samjc3]

Perfboard and a drill bit.

Round perfboard from ratshack is great for fan holes, and speakers alike.

 

[MrAfterFx]

I used a drill tip and had to do more work to the case because I couldn't find a saw like tip. Took alot of sanding.

 

[J.D]

I've never cut a screen hole, but if I were to do it I would just cut it about .5" smaller then it should be and just sand out till you get the size you want.

 

[bassmasta]

You can also bondo in the screen frame (or at least part of it) and that will give you a nice rectangular hole.